A research venture from Okayama University of Science

Exploring the potential of natural materials.

We study naturally occurring compounds and explore how to use them in foods and cosmetics.

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New uses for familiar materials

Professor Emeritus Hiroki Hamada studied compounds found in the skins of Pione grapes grown in Okayama. Our research explores how familiar materials such as grape skins and chili peppers can be used in foods and cosmetics.